US Bridges

SR 1020 over I-78;SR 0078

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 W. of Fredericksburg · Structure no. 000000000022747

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,821
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1020 over I-78;SR 0078 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1020 over I-78;SR 0078 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,821 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,207 by 2032. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1020
CrossesI-78;SR 0078
Location0.5 W. of Fredericksburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44794, -76.46073
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,821 (2023)
Projected traffic3,207 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$726,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1020 over I-78;SR 0078 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 1020 over I-78;SR 0078 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1020 over I-78;SR 0078 carry?

About 1,821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1020 over I-78;SR 0078?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1020 over I-78;SR 0078?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.